Spring Pea Pesto adorns this delicious Pasta Dish

Name: Spring Pea Pesto adorns this delicious Pasta Dish
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen peas, blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds and shocked in cold water; ½ cup grated Parmesan; ½ cup walnuts (or pine nuts); 2 medium garlic cloves; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus 1 teaspoon for garnish); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts , (about 2 1/4 pounds); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces bowtie pasta; 1 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped plus more leaves for garnish